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Leaders, Want To Master Innovation? Then Get Funny!

Tanveer Naseer

So to get the most out of innovation processes such as design thinking, truly creative leaders also need to master the social dynamics of… [wait for the punchline}…humor! We have witnessed that skilled leaders, those we call “Stand-Up Strategists”, understand the utility of humor to boost innovation.

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3 Insights About Stress Every Leader Should Know

Michael Lee Stallard

Who experiences greater levels of stress: non-leaders or the boss? When I ask this question while teaching workshops on leadership, nearly all the bosses in the room respond that they are the ones under greater stress. Consider two studies published in 2014 by Gary D. Killer Stress and Challenge Stress .

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Is America Losing Its Innovation Edge?

The Horizons Tracker

In the latest edition of the Global Innovation Index, the United States came home in 3rd spot. Over the years the Index has been produced, the US has always maintained a presence in the top 10, underlining the innovative potential of the country. “Recent developments are placing additional stress on the U.S.

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My Top 10 Leadership Insights For 2014

Tanveer Naseer

Not only did 2014 mark five years that I’ve been writing online for this blog, but this was also the year I finally added “author” to my list of credentials with the release of my first leadership book, “Leadership Vertigo”. moments that precede unique discoveries or innovations.”

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Everything You Need to Know About Oilfield Services

Strategy Driven

As the oilfield service industry recovers from the oil price crash in 2014, producers are demanding more from their service providers. This can help them to identify better signs of fatigue, stress, and other dangers that might affect their performance. However, it is important to keep in mind that innovation can be a risky strategy.

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Trees Aren’t A Silver Bullet For Solving Urban Air Pollution

The Horizons Tracker

How much they release depends on factors like the type of tree, the weather (temperature and humidity), how much sunlight they get, and if they’ve been damaged or stressed. Trees naturally release certain compounds called biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs).

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T.O.I.L.E.T. Training™ -- a breakthrough system to improve workplace learning

Great Leadership By Dan

PHILADELPHIA, April 1, 2014 -- Rapid Learning Institute (RLI) pulled back the curtain today on its latest innovation in workplace education: the T.O.I.L.E.T. In this time-stressed environment, training is often viewed as a luxury that employers can’t afford. In 2014, the T.O.I.L.E.T. The T.O.I.L.E.T.

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